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ACS715
Automotive Grade, Fully Integrated, Hall Effect-Based Linear Current Sensor IC
with 2.1 kVRMS Voltage Isolation and a Low-Resistance Current Conductor
+5 V
8
1 VCC
IP+
7 VOUT
2 CBYP
IP+ VIOUT
0.1 F
IP ACS715
3 6
IP FILTER
4 CF
IP 5
GND
Typical Application 1.
The ACS715 outputs an analog signal, VOUT. that varies linearly with
the unidirectional DC primary sampled current, IP, within the range
specified. CF is recommended for noise management, with values that
depend on the application.
DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)
leads (pins 5 through 8). This allows the ACS715 to be used in The leadframe is plated with 100% matte tin, which is compatible
applications requiring electrical isolation without the use of opto- with standard lead (Pb) free printed circuit board assembly processes.
isolators or other costly isolation techniques. Internally, the device is Pb-free, except for flip-chip high-temperature
The ACS715 is provided in a small, surface mount SOIC8 package. Pbbased solder balls, currently exempt from RoHS. The device is
fully calibrated prior to shipment from the factory.
Selection Guide
Optimized Range, IP Sensitivity, Sens TA
Part Number Packing*
(A) (Typ) (mV/A) (C)
ACS715ELCTR-20A-T 0 to 20 185
40 to 85
ACS715ELCTR-30A-T 0 to 30 133
Tape and reel, 3000 pieces/reel
ACS715LLCTR-20A-T 0 to 20 185
40 to 150
ACS715LLCTR-30A-T 0 to 30 133
*Contact Allegro for additional packing options.
SPECIFICATIONS
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Unit
Supply Voltage VCC 8 V
Reverse Supply Voltage VRCC 0.1 V
Output Voltage VIOUT 8 V
Reverse Output Voltage VRIOUT 0.1 V
Output Current Source IOUT(Source) 3 mA
Output Current Sink IOUT(Sink) 10 mA
Overcurrent Transient Tolerance IP 1 pulse, 100 ms 100 A
Range E 40 to 85 C
Nominal Operating Ambient Temperature TA
Range L 40 to 150 C
Maximum Junction Temperature TJ(max) 165 C
Storage Temperature Tstg 65 to 170 C
Isolation Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Unit
Agency type-tested for 60 seconds per
Dielectric Strength Test Voltage* VISO 2100 VAC
UL standard 60950-1, 1st Edition
For basic (single) isolation per UL standard 60950-1, 1st
Working Voltage for Basic Isolation VWFSI 354 VDC or Vpk
Edition
For reinforced (double) isolation per UL standard 60950-
Working Voltage for Reinforced Isolation VWFRI 184 VDC or Vpk
1, 1st Edition
* Allegro does not conduct 60-second testing. It is done only during the UL certification process.
+5 V
VCC
(Pin 8)
Hall Current
Drive
Signal VIOUT
Recovery (Pin 7)
IP
(Pin 3)
Sense
Trim
IP
(Pin 4) 0 Ampere
Offset Adjust
GND FILTER
(Pin 5) (Pin 6)
IP+ 1 8 VCC
IP+ 2 7 VIOUT
IP 3 6 FILTER
IP 4 5 GND
COMMON OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS1 over full range of TA, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage VCC 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Supply Current ICC VCC = 5.0 V, output open 10 13 mA
Output Capacitance Load CLOAD VIOUT to GND 10 nF
Output Resistive Load RLOAD VIOUT to GND 4.7 k
Primary Conductor Resistance RPRIMARY TA = 25C 1.2 m
Rise Time tr IP = IP(max), TA = 25C, COUT=10 nF 3.5 s
Frequency Bandwidth f 3 dB, TA = 25C; IP is 10 A peak-to-peak 80 kHz
Nonlinearity ELIN Over full range of IP, IP applied for 5 ms 1.5 %
VCC
Zero Current Output Voltage VIOUT(Q) Unidirectional; IP = 0 A, TA = 25C V
0.1
Output reaches 90% of steady-state level, no capacitor on
Power-On Time tPO 35 s
FILTER pin; TJ=25; 20 A present on leadframe
Magnetic Coupling2 12 G/A
Internal Filter Resistance3 RF(INT) 1.7 k
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient, TA, and internal leadframe temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Tem-
perature, TJ(max), is not exceeded.
21G = 0.1 mT.
3R
F(INT) forms an RC circuit via the FILTER pin.
x20A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS over Range E: TA = 40C to 85C1, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise speci-
fied
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 0 20 A
Sensitivity Sens Over full range of IP, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 25C 178 185 190 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 2 kHz external filter, 185 mV/A
Noise VNOISE(PP) programmed Sensitivity, CF = 47 nF, COUT = 10 nF, 2 kHz 21 mV
bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.08 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope VOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.16 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.035 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.019 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 40 40 mV
Total Output Error2 ETOT IP = 20 A, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 25C 1.5 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature, TJ(max), is not
exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 20 A. Output filtered.
P P
x20A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS over Range L: TA = 40C to 150C1, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise
specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 0 20 A
Over full range of IP, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 25C 185 mV/A
Sensitivity Sens
Over full range of IP, TA = 40C to 150C 161 194 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 2 kHz external filter, 185 mV/A
Noise VNOISE(PP) programmed Sensitivity, CF = 47 nF, COUT = 10 nF, 2 kHz 21 mV
bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.08 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope VOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.16 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.035 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.019 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 60 60 mV
IP = 20 A, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 25C 1.5 %
Total Output Error2 ETOT
IP = 20 A, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 40C to 150C 6 6 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, I , and ambient temperatures, T , provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature, T (max), is not
P A J
exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 20 A. Output filtered.
P P
x30A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS over Range E: TA = 40C to 85C1, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise speci-
fied
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 0 30 A
Sensitivity Sens Over full range of IP, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 25C 129 133 137 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 2 kHz external filter, 133 mV/A
Noise VNOISE(PP) programmed Sensitivity, CF = 47 nF, COUT = 10 nF, 2 kHz 15 mV
bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.06 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope VOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.1 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.007 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.025 mV/A/C
Electrical Output Voltage VOE IP = 0 A 30 30 mV
Total Output Error2 ETOT IP = 30 A, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 25C 1.5 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, IP, and ambient temperatures, TA, provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature, TJ(max), is not
exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 30 A. Output filtered.
P P
x30A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS over Range L: TA = 40C to 150C1, CF = 1 nF, and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise
specified
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Optimized Accuracy Range IP 0 30 A
Over full range of IP, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 25C 133 mV/A
Sensitivity Sens
Over full range of IP, TA = 40C to 150C 125 137 mV/A
Peak-to-peak, TA = 25C, 2 kHz external filter, 133 mV/A
Noise VNOISE(PP) programmed Sensitivity, CF = 47 nF, COUT = 10 nF, 2 kHz 15 mV
bandwidth
TA = 40C to 25C 0.06 mV/C
Zero Current Output Slope VOUT(Q)
TA = 25C to 150C 0.1 mV/C
TA = 40C to 25C 0.007 mV/A/C
Sensitivity Slope Sens
TA = 25C to 150C 0.025 mV/A/C
IP = 0 A, TA = 25C 40 40 mV
Electrical Output Voltage VOE
IP = 0 A, TA = 40C to 150C 60 60 mV
IP = 30 A, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 25C 1.5 %
Total Output Error2 ETOT
IP = 30 A, IP applied for 5 ms; TA = 40C to 150C 5 5 %
1Device may be operated at higher primary current levels, I , and ambient temperatures, T , provided that the Maximum Junction Temperature, T (max), is not
P A J
exceeded.
2Percentage of I , with I = 30 A. Output filtered.
P P
CHARACTERISTIC PERFORMANCE
IP = 20 A, unless otherwise specified
Mean Supply Current versus Ambient Temperature Supply Current versus Supply Voltage
10.5 11.2
10.4 11.0
10.3 10.8
10.2 VCC = 5 V
10.6
Mean ICC (mA)
ICC (mA)
10.1
10.4
10.0
10.2
9.9
9.8 10.0
9.7 9.8
9.6 9.6
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5
TA (C) VCC (V)
ELIN (%)
0.20
IOM (mA)
2.5 VCC = 5 V; IP = 0 A,
After excursion to 20 A 0.15
3.0
3.5 0.10
4.0
0.05
4.5
5.0 0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)
Mean Total Output Error versus Ambient Temperature Sensitivity versus Ambient Temperature
10 188
8
187
6
4 186
Sens (mV/A)
ETOT (%)
2
185
0
2 184
4
183
6
8 182
50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)
Output Voltage versus Sensed Current Sensitivity versus Sensed Current
5.0 200.00
4.5 198.00
196.00
4.0 194.00
3.5 VCC = 5 V 192.00
190.00
Sens (mV/A)
3.0
VIOUT (V)
TA (C) 188.00
2.5 186.00
40
2.0 184.00 TA (C)
20
1.5 182.00 40
25
180.00 25
1.0 85
178.00 85
0.5 125
176.00 150
0 174.00
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25
Ip (A)
IP (A)
0 A Output Voltage versus Ambient Temperature 0 A Output Voltage Current versus Ambient Temperature
525 0.140
0.120
520
0.100
515 IP = 0 A IP = 0 A
0.080
VIOUT(Q) (mV)
IOUT(Q) (A)
510 0.060
505 0.040
0.020
500
0
495
-0.020
490 -0.040
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)
CHARACTERISTIC PERFORMANCE
IP = 30 A, unless otherwise specified
Mean Supply Current versus Ambient Temperature Supply Current versus Supply Voltage
10.1 10.8
10.0 10.6
9.9 10.4
ICC (mA)
Mean ICC (mA)
9.7 10.0
9.6 9.8
9.5 9.6
9.4 9.4
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5
TA (C) VCC (V)
ELIN (%)
2.5 VCC = 5 V; IP = 0 A,
After excursion to 20 A 0.15
3.0
3.5 0.10
4.0
0.05
4.5
5.0 0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)
Mean Total Output Error versus Ambient Temperature Sensitivity versus Ambient Temperature
8 133.5
6 133.0
Sens (mV/A)
4 132.5
ETOT (%)
2 132.0
0 131.5
2 131.0
4 130.5
6 130.0
8 129.5
50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)
135
3.0 134
TA (C) 133
2.5
132
40 131
2.0 TA (C)
20 130
1.5 25 40
129
85 128 25
1.0
125 127 85
0.5 126 150
0 125
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Ip (A)
IP (A)
0 A Output Voltage versus Ambient Temperature 0 A Output Voltage Current versus Ambient Temperature
514 0.080
512
510 0.060
508 IP = 0 A IP = 0 A
VIOUT(Q) (mV)
0.040
506
IOUT(Q) (A)
504 0.020
502
500 0
498
-0.020
496
494 -0.040
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
TA (C) TA (C)
uted to the saturation of the flux concentrator approaching the 100
full-scale current. The following equation is used to derive the VCC / 5 V
linearity: The ratiometric change in sensitivity, SensRAT (%), is defined as:
{ [
100 1
(VIOUT_full-scale amperes VIOUT(Q) )
2 (VIOUT_half-scale amperes VIOUT(Q)) [{ SensVCC / Sens5V
100
where VIOUT_full-scale amperes = the output voltage (V) when the VCC / 5 V
sampled current approximates full-scale IP .
Quiescent output voltage (VIOUT(Q)). The output of the device
Increasing VIOUT(V)
when the primary current is zero. For a unipolar supply voltage, Accuracy
Over Temp erature
it nominally remains at VCC 0.1 . Thus, VCC = 5 V translates
into VIOUT(Q) = 0.5 V. Variation in VIOUT(Q) can be attributed to Accuracy
25C Only
Accuracy
Electrical offset voltage (VOE). The deviation of the device Over Temp erature
output from its ideal quiescent value of VCC 0.1 due to non-
Accuracy
magnetic causes. To convert this voltage to amperes, divide by the 25C Only
Accuracy (ETOT). The accuracy represents the maximum devia- Full Scale
tion of the actual output from its ideal value. This is also known
as the total output error. The accuracy is illustrated graphically in 0A
Decreasing VIOUT(V)
Rise time (tr). The time interval between a) when the device I (%) Primary Current
reaches 10% of its full scale value, and b) when it reaches 90% 90
of its full scale value. The rise time to a step response is used to
derive the bandwidth of the device, in which (3 dB) = 0.35/tr. Transducer Output
IP = 0 A
100 100
80
60
40 10
20
0
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
CF (nF)
CF (nF)
Rise Time versus External Filter Capacitance Rise Time versus External Filter Capacitance
1200 CF (nF) tr (s) 180
160
1000 Open 3.5
1 5.8 140
800 4.7 17.5 120
tr(s)
tr(s)
Sample and
ACS715 VREF
the filter. As a result of this chopper stabilization approach,
IP1 the
Hold
Amp
3 6
FILTER
output voltage from the Hall IC is desensitized to the effects4 IP CF
IP
of temperature and mechanical stress. This technique produces GND 5
devices that have an extremely stable Electrical Offset Voltage, Q3
2N7002
are immune to thermal stress, and have precise recoverability Q1 R3
after temperature cycling. FDS6675a 10 k
R1
100 k Figure 5: Concept of Chopper Stabilization Technique
VS2 +5 V LOAD
+5 V +5 V
CBYP
CBYP CBYP 0.1 F
R1 R1
0.1 F 33 k 8 0.1 F
1 VCC 100 k
IP+ U2
RPU 2
IP+ VIOUT
7 VOUT + LMC6772
R2 100 k R2
100 k ACS715 VREF 100 k
8 IP2 1 + LM321
1 VCC 6 8 5 VOUT
IP+ 3 1 VCC 4
IP FILTER IP+
2
IP+ VIOUT
7 VOUT 4 5 CF
2 7 3
1 Fault 4 IP 5 IP+ VIOUT 2
GND RF
IP ACS715 3 + C1
2 U1 IP ACS715 1 k
3 6 Q4 R3 1000 pF
LMV7235 6
IP FILTER 3 2N7002
IP FILTER 3.3 k
CF CF
4 Q2 4R4
IP 5 0.01 F
GND FDS6675a 10IP
k GND 5
D1 R2
1N914 100 k
Application 2. 10 A Overcurrent Fault Latch. Fault threshold set by R1 Application 3. This configuration increases gain to 610 mV/A (tested
and R2. This circuit latches an overcurrent fault and holds it until the using the ACS712ELC-05A).
5 V rail is powered down.
VS1 +5 V VS2 +5 V
CBYP CBYP
0.1 F 0.1 F
8 8
1 VCC 1 VCC
IP+ IP+ U2
U1
2 7 VOUT + LMC6772 2
IP+ VIOUT
7 VOUT + LMC6772
IP+ VIOUT
Q3 Q4
2N7002 2N7002
Q1 R3 Q2 R4
FDS6675a 10 k FDS6675a 10 k
R1 R2
100 k 100 k
LOAD
Allegro ACS706
Voltage
Regulator
To all subcircuits
Application 5. When a low pass filter is con-
structed externally to a standard Hall effect VIOUT
Pin 7
Resistive Divider
Dynamic Offset
Input
Cancellation
Trim Control
+5 V
VCC
Pin 8
Allegro ACS715
Hall Current
Drive
Application 6. Using the FILTER
pin provided on the ACS715 elimi- IP+ Sense Temperature
Pin 1
nates the attenuation effects of the Coefficient Trim
and Resistor
Cancellation
IP Application
Pin 3 Interface
Sense
Trim Circuit
IP
Pin 4 0 Ampere
Offset Adjust
RINTFC
GND FILTER
Pin 5 Pin 6
CF
8
4.90 0.10 0
0.65 1.27
8
8
0.25
0.17
1.04 REF
1.75
1 2
1.27 1 2
0.40
C PCB Layout Reference View
0.25 BSC
SEATING PLANE
Branded Face
GAUGE PLANE
8X C
1.75 MAX NNNNNNN
0.10 C
SEATING
PLANE PPT-AAA
LLLLL
0.51 0.25
0.31 0.10
1.27 BSC 1
A Terminal #1 mark area B Standard Branding Reference View
N = Device part number
B Branding scale and appearance at supplier discretion P = Package Designator
T = Device temperature range
C Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351 SOIC127P600X175-8M); A = Amperage
all pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary L = Lot number
to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances. Belly Brand = Country of Origin
Revision History
Revision Revision Date Description of Revision
9 November 16, 2014 Update rise time and isolation, IOUT reference data, patents
10 June 24, 2015 Revised performance characteristics
11 June 5, 2017 Updated product status
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